User Guide
Page 5
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
User Guide
Page 17
...voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack ...so you can record sound on your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into ...
...voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is operating in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack ...so you can record sound on your computer. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a microphone into ...
User Guide
Page 27
...not respond, turn it on the keyboard. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to adjust the overall volume and the ...wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. For more information about five seconds, ...
...not respond, turn it on the keyboard. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to adjust the overall volume and the ...wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the front of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. For more information about five seconds, ...
User Guide
Page 63
... in card. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.eMachines.com 57 Audio See "Sound" on page 70. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured...
... in card. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.eMachines.com 57 Audio See "Sound" on page 70. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured...
User Guide
Page 64
... again. ■ Try a different disc. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. The regional code for the disc. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. To identify your drive type... are turned off. The regional code for Mexico is 1. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com
... again. ■ Try a different disc. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. The regional code for the disc. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. To identify your drive type... are turned off. The regional code for Mexico is 1. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com
User Guide
Page 71
... that all screws in your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed. The telephone line may be too noisy. www.eMachines.com 65 Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword dialing in Category View... at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. If your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise.
... that all screws in your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with the modem at a lower connection speed. The telephone line may be too noisy. www.eMachines.com 65 Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword dialing in Category View... at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. If your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise.
User Guide
Page 73
...no modem information is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5... For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.eMachines.com 67 To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4...
...no modem information is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5... For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.eMachines.com 67 To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4...
User Guide
Page 78
...speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 21. ■ If you are turned up. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If... out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until ...
...speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 21. ■ If you are turned up. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If... out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until ...
User Guide
Page 92
... screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23 O online help 3, 5 opening computer case...
... screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23 O online help 3, 5 opening computer case...
User Guide
Page 93
... 11 setting up safety precautions 76 shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
... 11 setting up safety precautions 76 shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 7
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 18
...Plug a modem cable into the modem jack of your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Connecting..., use to connect to a standard telephone line for a dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into this jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K...
...Plug a modem cable into the modem jack of your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack so you can record sound on page 13. This jack is color-coded lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Connecting..., use to connect to a standard telephone line for a dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of the modem cable into this jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 20
... use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you need to...of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to configure the audio jacks. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. The Realtek dialog...
... use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you need to...of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to configure the audio jacks. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. The Realtek dialog...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 30
...Changing the mouse settings" on page 141. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in Windows, see "Using the keyboard" on the computer display. Position the pointer over the object. Tips & Tricks For more ...is called double-clicking. Press the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 114. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the...
...Changing the mouse settings" on page 141. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in Windows, see "Using the keyboard" on the computer display. Position the pointer over the object. Tips & Tricks For more ...is called double-clicking. Press the left -hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 114. www.emachines.com Adjusting the volume To... Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on the...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 83
...tab. 76 DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of an appropriate video cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important To turn on a television screen using a standard RCA or S-Video cable. Important Audio is not transmitted through the...of headphones or external powered speakers to the Video out or S-Video out jack on your computer. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is available only on page 10. Important The dialog boxes shown in ...
...tab. 76 DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of an appropriate video cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important To turn on a television screen using a standard RCA or S-Video cable. Important Audio is not transmitted through the...of headphones or external powered speakers to the Video out or S-Video out jack on your computer. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is available only on page 10. Important The dialog boxes shown in ...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 88
...the Volume tab. 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel ... Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. www.emachines.com Using multimedia Using multimedia Adjusting the volume You can use the Windows volume controls to...
...the Volume tab. 4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel ... Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. www.emachines.com Using multimedia Using multimedia Adjusting the volume You can use the Windows volume controls to...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 90
...and play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. To play WAV files. www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file ...format used for your Windows system sounds. For more information about using ...
...and play a WAV audio file with Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. To play WAV files. www.emachines.com Playing music and movies Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file ...format used for your Windows system sounds. For more information about using ...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 92
www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc Playing music and movies To play ). Play/pause Stop Volume ... with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Windows Media Player opens. - If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on or headphones are turned on page 81. 85 OR If a dialog box does...
www.emachines.com Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens and plays the disc Playing music and movies To play ). Play/pause Stop Volume ... with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Windows Media Player opens. - If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" on or headphones are turned on page 81. 85 OR If a dialog box does...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 94
...& Support For more information about playing WAV files, see your computer's hardware reference. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Type the phrases recording audio or playing audio in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Save As dialog box opens. 6 .... Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into one of the Microphone jacks on page 83. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can create several types of audio files...
...& Support For more information about playing WAV files, see your computer's hardware reference. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Type the phrases recording audio or playing audio in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Save As dialog box opens. 6 .... Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 3 Click (record), then speak into one of the Microphone jacks on page 83. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can create several types of audio files...
NG3 Hardware Reference
Page 112
www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features Advanced multimedia software features ... location of the Microphone jacks on page 10. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. To play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop ). 5 Click File, then click Save As. ...recording: 1 Plug a microphone into a microphone. To make an audio recording by clicking (play an audio recording in Sound Recorder: 1 Open the Sound Recorder. 2 Click File, then click Open. The Save As dialog box opens. 6 Name the recording, specify the...
www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features Advanced multimedia software features ... location of the Microphone jacks on page 10. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. To play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop ). 5 Click File, then click Save As. ...recording: 1 Plug a microphone into a microphone. To make an audio recording by clicking (play an audio recording in Sound Recorder: 1 Open the Sound Recorder. 2 Click File, then click Open. The Save As dialog box opens. 6 Name the recording, specify the...